Association for Behavior Analysis International

The NDBI SIG will hold their annual business meeting. This meeting is open to all attendees.

This business meeting is for all current and former editorial board members and authors who are interested in learning more about publishing in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA). The Editor of JABA will present on recent trends in the journal.

The purposes of the Autism Special Interest Group (Autism SIG) are to (1) promote evidence based practices in regard to treatment for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); (2) promote best practices as it relates to procedures/interventions based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it relates to individuals diagnosed with ASD; (3) help individuals diagnosed with ASD, families of individuals diagnosed with ASD, and consumers to identify components of evidence based practices, quality behavioral intervention, and effective treatments; (4) help protect individuals diagnosed with ASD and their families from ineffective, non-evidence based, and/or potential harmful treatment(s); (5) serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members; and (6) organize an annual meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the SIG. This business meeting will briefly describe recent developments that have occurred within the Autism SIG as well as an open discussion about future plans in the upcoming year.

The purpose of this business meeting is to update members on ways the VB SIG has been promoting theory, research, and practice in Verbal Behavior. There will be presentations from the Chair, TAVB Editor, Student Liaison, and other council members. We will present awards to the winners of the VB SIG Student Research Competition, the VB SIG Student Grant Competition, and other professional awards. Attendees may become members prior to attending the meeting or at the front door. We will provide all attendees with a new issue of the VB SIG newsletter, VB News.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an annual update on the development and growth of the China Association of Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons/Professional Committee of Behavior Analysis.

We will have a presentation and discussion of recent and coming events regarding active, reserve, and veteran issues.

This will be a meeting for editors of PoBS and other interested people, including authors, those interested in submitting a paper, and reviewers for the journal. It will include an update of the status of the journal and an opportunity to discuss ideas.

The Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysis seeks to hold our annual affiliate chapter Business Meeting during the ABAI convention.

Forensic Behavior Analysis (formerly Crime, Delinquency, and Forensic Behavior Analysis) SIG holds a business meeting annually. The purpose is to review the SIG goals, and update members and potential members of progress regarding the dissemination of our field. We will discuss the SIG officers currently in place, and opportunities for supervision, research, and employment in this specialization. All those interested are encouraged to attend and share some of their own experiences regarding behavior analysis and the criminal justice system.

NYSABA is a state affiliate chapter of ABAI and an affiliate of APBA. NYSABA's mission is to promote and protect the integrity of the science and professional practice of behavior analysis within the State of New York. During this business meeting, a representative of the NYSABA Board will update attendees on NYSABA's activities over the last year, as well as future goals. Some of the topics to be discussed include committee reports, ongoing CEU and networking opportunities, and legislative issues in New York State. This meeting is open to all NYSABA members and anyone interested in learning more about ABA in New York State.

Network with others interested in the neuroscience of behavior and discuss initiatives to increase relevance of the SIG for ABAI members.

BFSR is the oldest SIG in ABAI. BFSR members engage in theoretical, conceptual, and empirical analyses of significant social issues related sustainability, economic and social justice, violence, health and wellness, political systems, culture, among others. In the business meeting, the BFSR planners will report on our active projects, including (a) the Matrix Project which is oriented toward increasing preparation and opportunities for behavior analysts to engage in work related to major social issues, (b) international outreach, (c) social media presence, (d) education initiatives, and (e) sustainability initiatives. Discussion of opportunities for participation will follow these brief reports.

This meeting will present information related to both the OBM Network and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Founded in 1982, the Organizational Behavior Management Network exists to develop, enhance, and support the growth and vitality of Organizational Behavior Management through research, education, practice, and collaboration. The Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, edited by Dr. David Wilder, is the flagship journal for the publication of research and discussion articles related to the practice of behavior analysis in business settings. All attendees interested in OBM are invited to hear updates and network with practitioners, instructors, and researchers.